Button, "Vote No on Woman Suffrage," circa 1910
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During the struggle for women's voting rights in the early 20th century, many men and some women strongly opposed the notion of women voting. These "anti-suffragists" argued that women were both physically and emotionally incapable of dealing with the strains of politics. This button urged a "no" vote on woman's suffrage.
During the struggle for women's voting rights in the early 20th century, many men and some women strongly opposed the notion of women voting. These "anti-suffragists" argued that women were both physically and emotionally incapable of dealing with the strains of politics. This button urged a "no" vote on woman's suffrage.
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
circa 1910
Subject Date
circa 1910
Place of Creation
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
2004.117.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Orange (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 0.625 in
Inscriptions
Printed on front: VOTE / NO / ON WOMAN SUFFRAGE
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